John Ross And The Cherokee Indians

By Rachel Caroline Eaton

Book Overview

""John Ross and the Cherokee Indians"" is a historical book written by Rachel Caroline Eaton. The book chronicles the life and struggles of John Ross, a Cherokee Indian chief who fought to preserve the rights and sovereignty of his people amidst the encroachment of white settlers in the 19th century. The book details Ross's early life, his rise to power as a leader of the Cherokee Nation, and his efforts to negotiate with the US government to protect Cherokee land and culture. The book also explores the events leading up to the Trail of Tears, a forced relocation of thousands of Cherokee Indians from their ancestral lands to Oklahoma. Through Ross's story, the book sheds light on the complex and often tragic history of Native American relations with the US government. Overall, ""John Ross and the Cherokee Indians"" is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in American history, Native American studies, or the struggle for civil rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428612459
• ISBN13: 9781428612457
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"